4. Cleveland Browns: Robert Griffin III, Baylor QB

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There has been some talk that Cleveland may be looking at defense for their fourth overall pick, but that could be a smokescreen to mask their true intention of maybe trading up or out of their draft position.

However, if they are presented with the chance to draft RGIII, they will take him and not look back. Mike Holmgren and company are in need of a star to make the Browns relevant again, and Griffin has all the makings of an NFL superstar.

The Brown still have a lot of need in other places, but a franchise quarterback is a tremendous cornerstone.

8. Carolina Panthers: Devon Still, DT Penn St.

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The Carolina Panthers have got something special going on offense with Cam Newton, but they need to lay the foundation to control the line on both sides of the ball.

Devon Still gives them the best chance to do that from this draft position. If he can come in and stabilize the middle of the line on defense, the rest of the defense, from pass-rush to coverage, should improve.

13. Arizona Cardinals: Quinton Coples, DE North Carolina

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Coples is a player whose stock could rise above this spot if his Combine performance is anywhere near his Senior Bowl performance. The former North Carolina star was dominant for his team in the Senior Bowl, and Arizona could use the help in their pass-rush.

Many experts are trying to draw comparisons between Von Miller and Quinton Coples in terms of sheer speed and strength in the pass-rush, and the Cardinals defense could use a young star up front to pair with Patrick Peterson on the back end.

16. New York Jets: Nick Perry, DE USC

The New York Jets are in serious need of a pass-rush and someone with speed to help do it.

Coming out of USC, Nick Perry runs a 4.64 40-yard dash and uses all of that speed to apply pressure.

Rex Ryan and his defense are in serious need of a lift to restore their elite ranking in the NFL, and it starts with this draft. Ryan hasn't had the best track record here, but Perry should be solid NFL player relatively quickly.

The Bengals are playing with house money here, so they can go after the best talent left on the board and make an already-stout defense even better with Upshaw. His Senior Bowl performance was second only to Quinton Coples, who is sure to be gone at this point, but Upshaw is a great prospect.

His size, speed and football smarts gained at Alabama will make him a Pro Bowl-caliber player for the Bengals for many years to come.

19. Chicago Bears: Mohamed Sanu, WR Rutgers

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This Rutgers star had an amazing 2011 and is exactly the type of player that Chicago needs on the outside to complement Jay Cutler and Matt Forte on offense.

He hauled in 112 balls last season and has the ability to play the possession game for the Bears, as well as be a home run hitter when new quarterbacks coach Jeremy Bates wants to cut it loose through the air.

20. Tennessee Titans: Melvin Ingram, DE South Carolina

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The Titans will be eager to follow up their 2011 campaign with another push for the playoffs, but with many of the top offensive prospects at receiver off the board, the Titans need to go defense and get help for their pass-rush.

Ingram netted 8.5 sacks and over 13 tackles for loss for the Gamecocks last season, and the Titans will be hopeful that he can do the same against AFC South opponents.

21. Cincinnati Bengals: Cordy Glenn, OG Georgia

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The Bengals have to like the production that they have gotten out of Cedric Benson, but as he gets older and they search for changes of pace and replacements, they need to solidify their offensive line.

Glenn has the size at 6'5" and almost 350 pounds to be a staple on the line for many years and can help protect Andy Dalton as the Bengals try to climb to the top of the AFC North.

23. Detroit Lions: Janoris Jenkins, CB North Alabama

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The Detroit Lions were exposed by the New Orleans Saints as a defense that cannot survive when the pass-rush doesn't get home.

Having a talent like Janoris Jenkins in the defensive backfield can help create coverage sacks for the already-potent defensive line and solve matchup issues for other potent aerial attacks in the NFC.

(Some legal trouble caused Jenkins to move on from Florida to North Alabama.)

24. Pittsburgh Steelers: Jerel Worthy, DT Michigan State

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It's not that the Steelers lacked depth this season, but their depletion from injury showed their age at certain positions, which in time will severely threaten their depth and continued defensive dominance.

Jerel Worthy has the size to stand in the place of a force like Casey Hampton and the agility to keep up with the linebacking corps in Pittsburgh.

28. Green Bay Packers: Zebrie Sanders, OT Florida State

Injuries to the offensive line were not the total downfall of the Packers in the postseason, but it was a constant problem for the Pack this season.

Depth is always something that good teams are looking for, and at this point in the draft the Packers just need to add some depth to the immense talent that they have and hope they are better prepared for the offseason next year.

29. Baltimore Ravens: Whitney Mercilus, DE Illinois

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Defense is still king in Baltimore, and names like Ray Lewis and even Terrell Suggs are not getting any younger. The Ravens need to start restocking the cupboard if they intend to keep their defense at an elite level.

Mercilus is immensely athletic and will fit in perfectly with the Ravens immediately and soon will help to carry the mantle of stout defense in Baltimore once the legends have moved on.

30. San Francisco 49ers: Alshon Jeffery, South Carolina WR

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Jeffery has slipped tremendously in his draft status, and some think he may still fall out of the first round, but with word out of San Francisco that WR is a top priority in the draft and free agency, his outlook may be brightened.

Jim Harbaugh is eager to add more weapons to the the arsenal available to Alex Smith, and with the size and athleticism of Jeffery still on the board, he will be hard for the Niners to pass up

31. New Enland Patriots: Mark Barron, SS Alabama

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It was made clear on February 5th that a great offense must have a solid defense behind it to achieve the ultimate goal of winning the Super Bowl.

Tom Brady will always have the New England offense ready to contend, but upgrades need to be made on defense for the Patriots to reclaim the championship. Mark Barron is an intelligent and athletic safety who will make an impact immediately in New England.